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If the engine overheats in the first 5 to 7 minutes of running then you most likely have a water pump that is not circulating fluid or the thermostat is stuck in the closed position. You should start and run...

Hi There, White smoke indicates that you may have an internal engine problem, such as a head gasket leaking coolant into a cylinder. If white [smoke]((https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/smoke-from-engine-or-exhaust-inspection) is blowing out from the exhaust during first 3 minutes of a cold start...

Any time you add accessories you take the risk of overloading the electrical system at idle or lower engine speeds. The only recommendations I suggest is that you disconnect the last lights that started the problems and see if the...

Hello there, thank you for asking about your 2005 Ford Ranger. This is not an engine size or type used in our American version of the truck and I can only recommend having the intake system opened up with a...

In the process of refinishing the wheels, the personnel at the dealer should have rebalanced the wheel and tire assembly as well. You may want to return to the facility to have the balance of the wheels checked or take...

Hello. The manufacturer’s manual is correct and it is best to follow their maintenance repair schedule. The dealership is probably telling you something different because they have seen spark plugs and timing belts last up to 110,000 to 120,000 miles...

It sounds like you may have an issue related to power getting to both the ignition system and the fuel system. I would suggest checking to make sure there is power running to the ignition module and the fuel pump...

The only suggestion on the pulley is to go to the dealer and see if it was ever sold separate from pump? It may not be available separately. Remove belt and turn the pulley by hand and watch pump shaft...

Quite often, issues with maintaining cold air flow with an air conditioner are due to a commonly overlooked issue - charging AC refrigerant. Although most vehicles (like your Toyota 4-Runner) have a closed-loop AC, when a leak occurs and...

If the engine cranks at adequate RPM, be sure there is adequate fuel in the fuel tank and that the fuel is not old. Download any OBD-II trouble codes that have been stored and examine those codes for diagnostic clues....

You do not need to do anything special when replacing camshaft sensor. If you want a mechanic like one from YourMechanic to come and replace the cam sensor for you. You will need to clear the codes for the computer...

The information provided for your Jeep Grand Cherokee is limited so it is difficult to point you in the right direction. However the symptoms lead me to believe that your vehicle may have put itself in “limp mode”, meaning that...

If the exhaust was blocked by the cats before, then some of the debris from the cats [catalytic converters] could have gotten into the pipe to the muffler, or blocked the muffler. Check to see if you can rev your...

If your battery is good that leaves you with 2 likely options. There could be a problem with the connections to the starter from the battery. It's possible that a connection is either loose or badly corroded which will not...

Hi there. From the description you have provided, there are several possibilities for your vehicle's poor handling. The fact you have had your vehicle's front end checked, tie-rod ends replaced, and the alignment performed all leads me to believe that...

The red battery light on a car is there to indicate to the driver that the battery is not charging. This light normally comes on when the alternator is no longer functioning. I would recommend having the alternator output tested...

Hi there - this task requires a few specialized tools in order to do the job correctly The bolt holding the crankshaft harmonic balancer on requires approximately 300 lb ft of torque to remove, and reinstall. The correct tools (3/4"...

Hi there. This is a very difficult question to answer, as we don't know how long the engine was exposed to coolant in the fuel system before it was noticed. In most cases, the damage that will be done is...

Hey there. Your car has an oil capacity of 4.8 quarts. Keep in mind that some of this will be also absorbed into the oil filter once you start the engine up. Be sure to check the oil immediately after...

This sounds like some kind of an electrical short somewhere or potentially a faulty alternator. If there are any check engine lights on I would suggest having the truck diagnosed with a scanning tool which would reveal any fault codes....

Hello. It is not normal for your engine to be at 450 RPMs. This could be an indication that there is a loose or disconnected vacuum line or a vacuum leak from the intake. It is also possible that there...

Anything is possible with enough engineering. The changes you are looking at would take major structural changes and would definitely not be an easy job. You could possibly consult a manufacturing engineer to get more details on how this could...

Hello - I believe you have either a weak battery, bad electrical connections at the battery cables, or a failing starter solenoid. The click noise indicates the starter solenoid is trying to pass current to the starter motor, but isn't...

There is a device on the transfer case that makes the mechanical engagement that allows power to be transferred to the front wheels. If the power and ground signals are present here and there is no engagement, suspect the actuator....

Hello! I suspect that the key tumbler is seized or broken. Some key tumblers seize up due to lack of lubrication and debris in the cylinder. Usually a little WD-40 will free the tumbler if it is seized. If lubrication...